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HEATHER WEBB
Akron,OH
Work Preference
Summary
Focused Surgical Coordinator with expertise in surgical assistance and post-operative care. Achieved significant efficiency improvements and cost reductions through effective management and quality assurance initiatives. Committed to enhancing healthcare operations and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room / Registered Nurse First Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Akron, USA
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Anticipated surgeons' needs during complex procedures, improving OR flow and facilitating seamless operations.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room / Registered Nurse First Assistant
Bath Health & Wellness Surgery Center
06.2015 - 12.2025
- Delivered perioperative nursing and first assistance to ensure safety and efficiency during surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room / Registered Nurse First Assistant
Akron Plastic Surgeons
Akron, USA
08.2001 - 08.2015
- Coordinated sterile equipment, surgical supplies, and office scheduling to enhance surgical readiness.
- Streamlined office procedures with physician to optimize patient flow and enhance care coordination.
- Educated patients before surgery to reduce anxiety and improve procedural readiness.
- Delivered postoperative follow-up care to promote recovery and address patient concerns.
- Responded to patient calls with timely guidance on care plans, follow-up needs, and recovery.
- Monitored procedural supplies and equipment to minimize waste and maintain cost control.
Chart Auditor
Ryerson Health Care Consultants
Akron, USA
04.2008 - 10.2013
- Audited OR charts across multiple hospitals, identifying missed revenue opportunities to enhance financial performance.
- Educated staff on surgical procedures and audit integration, improving compliance and operational understanding.
- Analyzed charts and authored findings reports for hospital presentations, delivering insights to inform clinical practices.
OR RN Head Nurse. Supervisor OR
Summa Health
Akron, OH
07.1976 - 08.2001
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgeries to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to coordinate patient care.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and equipment.
- Maintained sterile environment by following infection control protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on operating room protocols and procedures.
- Managed surgical supplies inventory to ensure availability during procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Educated patients and families about pre-operative and post-operative care.
Education
RNFA - Assistant Surgery
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH 07.2003 - 09.2004
Nursing Diploma -
Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing / Akron City Hospital
Akron, OHSkills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Surgical Services
- Operating Room Operations
- Patient Care
- Perioperative care
- Surgical support
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient observation
- Clinical Documentation
- Documentation management
- EHR management
- Infection control
- Infection prevention
- Compliance management
- Quality control
- Policy compliance
- Health assessment
- Health evaluation
- Emergency response
- Procedure preparations
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing plan development
- Care plan development
- Patient guidance
- Patient Check-ins
- Body mechanics
- Medical ethics
- Time management
- Organization
- Staff Coordination
- Staff training
- Team Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Communication
- Medical terminology
- Medical ethics
- High level of autonomy
- Direct care
- Team collaboration
- Health assessment
- Health evaluation
- Patient assessment
Credentials
- RN
- RNFA
- CNOR
Technologies Certifications Licenses Skills
- RN
- RNFA
- CNOR
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room / Registered Nurse First Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
05.2026 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse, Operating Room / Registered Nurse First Assistant
Bath Health & Wellness Surgery Center
06.2015 - 12.2025
Chart Auditor
Ryerson Health Care Consultants
04.2008 - 10.2013
RNFA - Assistant Surgery
Lorain County Community College
07.2003 - 09.2004
Registered Nurse, Operating Room / Registered Nurse First Assistant
Akron Plastic Surgeons
08.2001 - 08.2015
OR RN Head Nurse. Supervisor OR
Summa Health
07.1976 - 08.2001
Nursing Diploma -
Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing / Akron City Hospital